Donald Lee Gamblin, 81

Donald Lee Gamblin, 81, of Theodosia, died April 26, 2026, at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Theodosia and Bird City, Kansas. He was born Oct. 18, 1944, in Oregon County.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Carol of Theodosia; two daughters: Krista Pummer of Theodosia and Trudy Hull and husband Gary of Gainesville; two sisters: Judy Burchfield and Janie Gamblin of Alton;  brother, Joe Dale Gamblin and wife Pat of Alton; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Pearlie (Hall) Gamblin; daughter Tammy Henry; two sisters: Shirley Gamblin and Edna Gamblin; and three brothers: Floyd Gamblin, Cecil Gamblin and Carl Gamblin.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.